Real Estate Investing in Woodbine, Georgia (31569)

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Camden County • Population: 4,998 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 31569 (Woodbine, GA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (48/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 18.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 29.3 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $310,159
Avg Monthly Rent $882
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $63,810
% Renters 17.1%

Market Analysis: 31569 Woodbine

The 31569 ZIP in Woodbine, GA is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $310K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $310K asset, 31569 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Within GA, ZIP 31569 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Camden County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and substantial enough to shape underwriting.

Meanwhile, 4,998 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Experienced landlords with local relationships tend to find 31569 workable. Turnkey investors from out of state usually find the numbers do not hold up in practice.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Woodbine:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 60/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.9× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+0.8%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $882/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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WARM MARKET
St. Marys, GA Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
8.0%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from St. Marys, GA metro data
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Property Strategy for 31569

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
4.7% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+10.3% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$74,793/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $149,585 $980 4.7% +10.3% $74,793
3BR $294,893 $1,370 3.3% +9.5% $98,298
4BR $378,818 $1,630 3.1% +8.1% $94,705
5BR $426,227 +8.8% $85,245

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$330K$285K$239K$194K$149K$103KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 31569 Compare?

Metric 31569 Woodbine St. Marys, GA Georgia
Home Value $310,159 $310,159 N/A $329,538
5-Year CAGR 6.3% 6.3% N/A 7.8%
Avg Rent $882 $882 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.2% 2.2% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.2%
Low
5yr Growth
+6.3%
Strong

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on St. Marys, GA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
55%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $310,159
Monthly Rent $882
Price-to-Rent 29.3:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.4%
Cap Rate 2.2%
5-Year IRR 8.5%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +0.8% ▲
3-Year CAGR +2.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.3% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.6% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.2%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
18.7%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.3%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 31569

Population: 4,998

💰 Median Household Income
$63,810
This area
$63,810
State
$64,001
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
17.1%
This area
17.1%
State
29.9%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.6%
This area
1.6%
State
-18.6%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
20.9%
This area
20.9%
State
-3.0%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
41.8 years
This area
41.8 years
State
10.1 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
18.7%
This area
18.7%
State
15.5%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 72.5%
Black/African American 24.2%
Other/Mixed 2.9%
Asian 0.5%
Hispanic/Latino 0.3%
👶 Under 18
23.8%
This area
23.8%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
19.7%
This area
19.7%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
10.5%
This area
10.5%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 31569

B+ Avg School Grade
2 Schools
13.3:1 Avg Class Size
$12,811 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
463 Students
👨‍🏫
13.6:1 Class Size
💰
$12,811 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Woodbine Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
362 Students
👨‍🏫
12.9:1 Class Size
💰
$12,811 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should investors worry about vacancy in Woodbine, GA?

Vacancy risk in Woodbine, GA is elevated. That supports measured cash flow for typical rental holds.

How do experienced investors play Woodbine, GA?

Woodbine, GA investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($310K prices, $882/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

What kind of tenants rent in Woodbine, GA?

Tenant demand in Woodbine, GA is solid. The local workforce $882/mo rents across most rental classes.

How landlord-friendly is Woodbine, GA?

GA ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Woodbine generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

What is the median home value in Woodbine, GA?

Woodbine, GA home values average about $310K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $882/mo in monthly income.

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